This posting serves as a student teaching/intern request for college/university students that have been referred by their placement officer.  

 

Clover Park School District is dedicated to contributing to excellence to future educators by offering quality student teaching and internship experiences.  Student teaching is considered to be the single most important experience in a teacher preparation program. By working together, we hope to nurture the professional growth of candidates, support the continued professional development of cooperating teachers and mentors, and provide for quality learning experiences for the children in our schools.

 

Student Teacher/Internship Request Process

 

Universities

1. College or university submits a placment request via email to Human Resources at lliedes@cloveprark.k12.wa.us.

2. If not alreay in place, a memorandum of agreement is established.

3. Request should include dates, number of hours, and grade or subject.

 

Students

Prior to the start of a placement, the following items will be required.

• Complete the online student teacher/intern placement request - Student Teacher / Intern Request
• Issuance of Pre-Residency Clearance from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) - Log in or create an account with OSPI at this link: https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/e-certification-washington-state-educators
• Fingerprinting/Background Check – Fingerprints results are required to be on file with OSPI. (link to information - https://www.esd113.org/fingerprinting)
• Copy of proof of professional liability insurance.  The copy can be sent via email. A copy of the certificate or an email forward of the purchase can be provided via email. This can be purchased through many agencies including the NEA (usually less than $40). 
• Complete VectorSolutions course work regarding Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) and district policies. 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154